Uptown Magazine: Charlotte Center City and Downtown

What is it you do in Charlotte, and why?
I am the lead singer in a band called Pop Rocks. I also do bikini and fitness modeling. I do what I do because I always performed as a young girl. I was in beauty pageants and recitals and just grew to love music and entertaining. I’m also a mom; I have a teenager and I waited for him to get older to pursue my goals. I like to break the mold that you have to be twenty-something to sing or model. We’ll just say I’m thirty-something but still I have a lot of fun with it, and getting to travel is a bonus too!

What is it you do in Charlotte, and why?
I am a project manager for Boulevard Centro. I think as a developer you have a chance to shape a vision for a piece of land, that’s what drew me to it.

What is it you do in Charlotte, and why?
I’m a corporate executive chef for Compass Group of North America. We run Charlotte Shout! We are the 7th largest employer on the planet and are headquartered right here in Charlotte. I do this job because I’m very artistic and want to help people. At first I wanted to be a doctor, but the joy in people’s faces while eating something I’ve prepared for them is more rewarding than anything.

What is it you do in Charlotte, and why?
I am a receptionist at Shaw Homes and a Lady Cat (Charlotte Bobcats Dance Team). I’m on the dance team because it’s fun, really high energy. We strive to provide an entire entertainment package for fans; whether young or old, we hope people will be surprised by something we do. I’ve been dancing ever since I can remember. After I graduated from UNCC I heard about the auditions and tried out. I’ve been on the team from the beginning!